MAURY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
MINUTES
Regular Session June 8, 2006
6:00 p.m. Horace O. Porter School at College Hill School
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Daniels called the meeting to order, followed by the Pledge led by a Mt. Pleasant High School student, after which a moment of silence was observed. The following members were present: Shaw Daniels, Whitney Seaton, Chet Rhodes, Hoyt Gardner, Talvin Barner, Bill Muehlbauer, Greg Ladd, Judy Vick, Ricky Sims, Richard Thompson and Vince Springer.
II. ADOPT AGENDA
Mr. Rhodes motion, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to add 2006-07 Budget under Finance failed with a roll call vote with Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner and Mr. Thompson voting yes and Ms. Vick, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Springer, Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Seaton, Mr. Ladd and Mr. Sims voting no. Mr. Rhodes motion, seconded by Mr. Thompson, to remove VII Business # 6 from the agenda failed with a roll call vote with Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Barner and Mr. Thompson voting yes and Mr. Sims, Ms. Vick, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Springer, Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Seaton and Mr. Ladd voting no.
Upon a motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Gardner, Board approved the Agenda as presented.
III. RECOGNITIONS
Showcase – Mt. Pleasant Middle School of the Visual & Performing Arts Principal Elliotte Kinzer along with two MPMS students gave an update and presentation regarding the arts based curriculum and the proposal for increasing out-of-zone participation. Upon a motion by Mr. Gardner, seconded by Ms. Vick, Board agreed to allow Mr. Kinzer to explore interest and cost for transportation and bring back to the July Board Meeting for further discussion results of his study.
Showcase – Literacy Leaders spoke providing an update of activities and progress regarding their program.
IV. MAURY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Carol Ann Jent, MCEA President, speaking on behalf of the MCEA membership, stated MCEA has ratified the proposed 2006-07 Contract language with the Board of Education and recognized all persons on both negotiation teams for the diligence and commitment they brought to the negotiations table. She urged that we continue to make a difference in our world-one student at a time. She introduced Ms. Rhonda Burkeen, incoming MCEA president, and thanked the Board for their support during her tenure as president.
Upon a motion by Ms. Vick, seconded by Mr. Gardner, Board approved the Negotiated Contract between Maury County Education Association and Maury County Board of Education and it was signed by the appropriate parties.
V. PUBLIC DELEGATIONS
Deborah Gilbert spoke regarding her concerns of whether school board policy had been followed in regards
to the carnival held at Cox Middle School. The Board Policies regarding this issue are to be discussed under Other Business (Policies and Planning) on this agenda.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
Upon a motion by Mr. Sims, seconded by Ms. Vick, Board approved: Minutes (May 11, 2006 Regular Meeting and May 2, 2006 Special Called Meeting), Executive Committee Report approving request from Central Volleyball to use the main gym at WMS and Central High School September 16, 2006 from 7 am until 6 pm for volleyball tournament with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Columbia Cardinals 14U Baseball to use the baseball field at SHHS May-August 2006 from 5 until 8:30 pm (time will vary) for baseball practice with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Locust St. Church of Christ to use the dining room at MPHS May 28, 2006 from noon to 2 pm for church lunch with all use of facilities fees waived, request from WXRQ to use the Little Theatre at MPHS August 3, 2006 from 6:30 until 9:30 pm for community gospel singing with the following use of facilities fees to apply: $150 Facility Fee due and payable to MPHS on or before the event, $165 (custodian $15x 3 hrs-utilities $20x3hrs-security $20x3 hrs=$55 per hr) due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event, request from Maury County 4-H Extension to use the home economics classroom at Cox Middle School June 27-29, 2006 from 8:30 am until 2 pm for 4-H cooking school with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Cynthia Cagle to use the Consumer Science Room at MPMS May 25, 2006 from 5 until 10 pm for graduation dinner with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Little League South to use the baseball field behind Highland Park Elementary Mondays and Thursdays until 6-16-06 for practice with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Mt. Pleasant Dixie Baseball to use the baseball field at MPHS June 1-July 14, 2006 from 4 until 8 pm for baseball play with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Columbia Parks & Recreation to use the Riverside Elementary gymnasium and cafeteria for Youth Day Camp Program: Summer June 5-July 21, 2006, Fall Oct. 2-Oct. 13, 2006, Youth Basketball Nov. 6, 2006-March 2, 2007, Spring April 2-April 13, 2007 with all use of facilities fees waived, request from General Motors African Ancestral Network to use the track, stands, restrooms & snackbar May 13, 2006 from 6 until 11 for benefit walk-a-thon with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Maury County youth football to use the football field at SHHS Saturdays August-November 2006 from 8 am until 5 pm with all use of facilities fees waived, request from MPES String Orchestra to use the theatre, dance studio, band room practice room, art room, chord room, keyboard studio and gym for recreation at MPMS June 26-30, 2006 from 7:45 am until 3 pm to prepare students for next school year with all use of facilities fees waived except supervision: 37.5 hrs@$20 per hour=$750 due and payable to Maury County Public Schools on or before the event, request from Black Sox Baseball to use the baseball field at Cox Middle School May-September, 2006 for baseball practice with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Central Girl’s Basketball Team to use the main gym at Central High July 10-13, 2006 from 7 am until 2 pm for Kids Camp with all use of facilities fees waived, request from SHES teacher to use the library/classroom at SHES 5-19-06/5-20-06 from 6 pm until 8 am for sleepover to celebrate end of year with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Senior Citizens to use parking space at SHES 6/5-9/06 from 7 am until 7:30 pm while travel out of town via tour bus with all use of facilities fees waived, request from Columbia, Parks & Recreation to use Highland Park Elementary gymnasium and cafeteria for Youth Day Camp Program: Summer June 5-July 21, 2006, Fall Oct. 2-Oct. 13, 2006, Youth Basketball Nov. 6, 2006-March 2, 2007, Spring April 2-April 13, 2007 with all use of facilities fees waived, request for school volunteer: Central High Girls’ Soccer-Zach Kittrell, request from Trevecca Nazarene University to allow student Debbie Looper to complete a ten hour practicum experience in a Maury County Public School as part of her course requirements, request for student trip: SHHS Seniors Project Graduation-Family Fun Center-Hendersonville, TN-May 26, 2006, request for overnight student trip: Santa Fe FFA Forestry Camp-Doyle, TN-June 4-9, 2006,
Attendance Report, Low Bids/Purchases over $5,000:
1. Golden Circle-2 Ford Ranger trucks for maintenance dept. $21,268.42
2. Follett Software-Wright Elem. software/equipment 7,508.00
3. Local Govmt. Data Proc.-Wright Elem.cafeteria point of sale pkg. 13,484.50
4. MXN Corp-Data switches for computer lease program 11.940.00
5. Local Govmt. Data Proc.-Computer software license 8,788.10,
the following student trips:
1. Central Girls Basketball Tournament-Las Vegas, NV-Dec. 17-22, 2006
2. SHHS FCCLA National Conference-Nashville, TN-July 9-13, 2006
3. Culleoka Boys Basketball Camp-Knoxville, TN-June 13-14, 2006
4. MTPL FFA Leadership Camp-Perry County-June 22-23, 2006
5. Santa Fe FFA Leadership Camp-Perry County-June 22-23, 2006
6. Santa Fe FFA Leadership Camp-Doyle, TN-July 10-14, 2006
7. SHHS FFA Leadership Camp-Perry County-June 22-23, 2006
8. Central FFA Leadership Camp-Doyle, TN-July 10-14, 2006
9. Culleoka Volleyball Camp-Belmont University-July 16-19, 2006
10. SHHS FFA Leadership Camp-Lyles, TN-July 3-7, 2006
11. MPHS Basketball Camp-Waynesboro, TN-June 19-21, 2006,
the following volunteer coaches:
Central High Cheerleading-Crystal Michele Smith
Hampshire Unit School Cheerleading-Brenda Cher Spears
SHHS Boys’ Basketball-Donald Frank Chambers,
notification of SHES acceptance of $1,000 from General Motors for Sprint and SHES PTO $500 to General Fund, notification of Santa Fe School acceptance of $4,000 Andy Mann U.S. Army Blackhawk
Helicopter Pilot Scholarship and Family Resource Center Advisory Council for 2006-07SY.
VII. BUSINESS
Upon the recommendation by the Director and with a motion by Mr. Sims, seconded by Ms. Vick, Board approved Budget Amendment BA3076, BA3086, BA4006, BA4016, BA4026, BA4036, BA4046, BA4056, BA4066, BA4076, BA4086, BA4096, BA5006, BA5016, BA5026, BA5036, BA5046, BA5056, BA5066, BA5076, BA5086, BA5096, BA6006, BA6016, BA6026, FS-06-08-06-A.
An update of Energy Costs was provided to Board Members by Mr. Bobo.
Upon a recommendation by the Director and with a motion by Ms. Vick, seconded by Mr. Sims, Board approved revisions to Policy 4.704 (Promotion/Retention) and Policy 6.411 (Student Wellness). They have been posted the required time.
Upon a recommendation by the Director and a motion by Mr. Sims, seconded by Mr. Ladd, Board agreed to the following facility requests:
a. Central Football-12’x8’ portable storage barn-football program to fund
Central Football-concrete pad under watering area next to tower-football program to fund
b. MPMS-5th grade request to plant tree in honor of the late Mt. Pleasant Mayor Willie Boyd
c. South Central Human Resource Agency-request to place storage structure on playground at
College Hill School.
The Director provided an update on the Santa Fe Unit School roof and mentioned possible hail damage
that is producing leaks. Additional discussion to follow at a future meeting.
Central High Renovation Pre-Programming Proposal was discussed. A proposal by SSOE was provided. They propose to provide a review and recommendation related to the possible expansion and renovation to the referenced school for a fee of $7,500. A motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Ms. Vick
to have Attorney Wolaver review our contract with SSOE to determine if proposals can be attained from
other interested companies for renovation at Central. The findings should be reported to the Director and Chair as Executive Committee. Motion carried.
Santa Fe Kitchen renovation and addition CCD # 1 was discussed. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Sims, seconded by Mr. Ladd. After further discussion, Ms. Vick’s call for question, seconded by Ms. Seaton passed with a roll call vote with Mr. Thompson, Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Barner voting no and Mr. Sims, Ms. Vick, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Springer, Dr. Muehlbauer, Mr. Gardner, Ms. Seaton and Mr. Ladd voting yes. Original motion carried with a show of hands. Mr. Rhodes, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Barner voted no.
CO # 1 with Porter Roofing-Howell Elementary was discussed. Mr. Gardner’s motion to approve CO removing the 21 day extension clause, proceed with work and allow Attorney Wolaver to review options was seconded by Mr. Ladd and carried.
SHES Masonry Crack Update was provided by SSOE representative. A motion by Mr. Rhodes, seconded by Ms. Vick to follow the conclusions carried.
SHHS Masonry Crack Update was provided by SSOE representative. A motion by Mr. Rhodes, seconded by Mr. Sims, to proceed with bids per the recommendation (not to exceed $40,000 for construction only) and to be funded from Capital Outlay carried.
Dirt Removal at Culleoka Update was provided. Three individuals are in the process of removing excess dirt and Mr. Bobo indicated they hope to have all dirt removed or spread on site by June 30, 2006.
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Policies and Planning
Policy 2.900 (Student Activity Funds Management), Policy 2.400 (Revenues), Policy 6.701 (Student Solicitations/Fund-Raising Activities), Policy 6.702 (Student Clubs and Organizations) were mentioned. Upon a motion by Mr. Thompson seconded by Ms. Vick Board agreed to schedule a Policy/Budget Work Session June 27, 2006 at 5:00 pm to discuss fund raising policies and 2006-07 budget.
The date for July Board Meeting was discussed. Due to a conflict, Board agreed to hold the July Regular Meeting July 20 with agenda items due July 12 at 4:30 pm.
B. Personnel
The Director's report on personnel was presented to the Board as follows:
Appointment of personnel
Licensed:
David Muckle, Culleoka Unit School History Teacher and Girls Basketball Coach, effective May 24, 2006
Roy Crews, Horace O. Porter School Sp. Ed. Teacher, effective May 26, 2006
Classified:
Donna M. Burns, Transportation Substitute Bus Driver, effective May 9, 2006
Patrick Hendley, Maintenance Dept. Summer Maintenance Help, effective May 5, 2006
Brandon McKissack, Maintenance Dept. Summer Maintenance Help, effective May 29, 2006
Catherine Myers-Volz, Countywide Cafeteria Food Service Associate, effective May 12, 2006
Donna Marrisett, Hampshire Unit School Cafeteria School Nutrition Manager, effective May 17, 2006
Ronald E. Sutherland, Transportation Substitute Bus Driver, effective May 22, 2006
Debbie McKnight, Marvin Wright Elementary School Secretary/Bookkeeper, effective June 1, 2006
Jeannie Laws, Santa Fe Unit School Part-time Custodian, effective May 30, 2006
Transfers and Assignments:
Licensed:
Suzanne Flowers, E.A. Cox Middle School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School 5th Grade Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Jessica Humphrey, E.A. Cox Middle School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School 5th Grade Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Russell Stevenson, E.A. Cox Middle School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School 5th Grade Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Betty Kapuga, Spring Hill Elementary School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School Special Education Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Lynette Allen, Spring Hill Elementary School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School 4th Grade Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Cori Baker, Spring Hill Elementary School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School 4th Grade Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Julie Diffenbaugh, Spring Hill Elementary School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary
School 4th Grade Teacher, effective school year 2006-2007
Carol Koch, Spring Hill Elementary School Teacher, to Marvin Wright Elementary